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The Wreaths of Colonial Williamsburg

Forget about decking the halls. In historic Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, a talented team of designers dress the doors with one-of-a-kind holiday wreaths

Our room-by-room guide takes the guesswork out of where to hang that towel rack or how long a curtain rod to buy

64 Important Numbers Every Homeowner Should Know

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Address the annoyingly tough-to-reach places with these smart strategies

Cleaning Tips for Tricky Spots

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Jamestown Net-Zero House

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Winterize your house to keep it cozy and warm with these smart upgrades

Winter Upkeep

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How to find a healthy evergreen, cart it home, get it into the stand, and decorate it—and your house—safely. Oh, and...

Christmas Tree Tips

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Upgrade your home and yard in a weekend with simple, stylish, and wallet-friendly DIY improvements— most of which can...

75 Easy Spruce-Ups Under $75

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Heat that goes out the window accounts for up to a quarter of heating bills, according to the U.S. Department of...

Beat Drafts by Dressing Windows in Layers

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If you can feel a breeze around your closed windows, consider these quick-and-easy ways to block drafts. Such stopgap...

Mind the Window Gaps

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Is your snow thrower ready to go? Check off the items on the following list

Keep Your Snow Blower in Top Shape

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Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O’Connor several ways to...

How to Repair a Rocking Toilet

Kevin O’Connor travels to UL Laboratories to learn about preventing fires from holiday decorations

Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor travels to UL Laboratories to learn about preventing fires from holiday...

How to Prevent Holiday Fires

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Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey,...

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Home Inspection Nightmares: Plumbing Edition

There is a way! Learn how with this quick video tutorial from Crane & Canopy

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20 ways to prepare for the holidays to make your digs more functional, safe, and guest-friendly

The Holiday-Ready House

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Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teaches a homeowner how to repair some structural problems in his home

How to Repair a Damaged Carrying Beam

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Make easy work of building your old gingerbread house, thanks to these handy kits from Wilton

Gingerbread House Kit Shopping Guide

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Lightning-fast repairs you can get done in no time

23 Quick Fixes

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Winter prep to keep your grounds clean and safe this winter

Snow and Ice Removal

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These space-saving shelves help you organize on a budget

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Add warmth with soft paint hues, real greenery, and a perch with patina

Create a Festive Entry Design

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Your empty house is an easy target for burglars. Deter them with these tactical tips

Holiday Home Security Dos and Don'ts

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Roger Cook has some tips to make sure a tree that’s been cut doesn’t dry out and become a fire hazard

How to Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresh

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Icicles may be pretty but they can tear off gutters, loosen shingles, and cause water to back up into your house....

How to Get Rid of Ice Dams

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Don't just toss the tannenbaum in the trash. Try some of these clever reuse ideas instead

10 Uses for Your Dead Christmas Tree

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Prep now for common household disasters you may (unfortunately) encounter

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Put materials from around the kitchen to work instead of throwing them away with these brilliant ideas

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